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The image shows a page from the "Bulletin of The Society of Arts and Crafts" dated March 1929. The content includes various news and notes from different guilds and committees within the society. Here is a detailed summary of the text:

1. China Painters' Guild Meeting:

   • A meeting was held at the Boston Public Library on February 26th.
   • Mrs. Hicks resigned as Dean, and Mr. Sidney T. Callowhill was appointed as the new Dean for the remainder of the year.
   • Mrs. Hicks, former Dean, expressed continued interest in the guild's work and donated several pieces of her resist work to the galleries.
   • Mr. Callowhill, a member of the Saleroom Committee, plans an exhibition of modern Spanish effects in glass starting March 20th.

2. Leather Workers' Guild Meeting:

   • Held at Mrs. Elinore Bang's house in Newtonville on February 14th.
   • Mrs. Bang exhibited a collection of Danish craft work she collected during a recent trip.

3. Guild of Thread and Needle Workers Meeting:

   • Held at the Museum of Fine Arts on February 7th.
   • Miss Gertrude Whiting lectured on "A Textile Hunter's Trip to Morocco."
   • The lecture was well-attended, with over a hundred people present.
   • The principal lecture hall was reserved for the talk, but it was so crowded that the overflow was accommodated in classroom A.

4. Weavers' Guild of Boston Meeting:

   • Held on February 14th at 29 Fairfield Street.
   • Mr. Code gave an informal talk on the rights, privileges, and limitations of group membership in the Society of Arts and Crafts.
   • He discussed the advantages of being represented by guilds within the Society and recommended the organization of a weavers' guild.
   • The Weavers' Guild is currently an independent organization with many members also belonging to the Society.

5. Guild of Thread and Needle Workers Meeting:

   • Held at the Museum of Fine Arts on March 19th.
   • Mrs. Bang gave a discussion on Scandinavian Crafts.

6. Harvard Society for Contemporary Art:

   • The Harvard Society for Contemporary Art is holding its first exhibition in the new gallery in the building of the Harvard Cooperative Society at Harvard Square, Cambridge.
   • The Executive Committee includes John Walker, Edward Warburg, Lincoln Kirstein, and others.
   • The first exhibition showcases a varied group of modern painters, ranging from decorative to experimental, and includes textiles, glass, and furniture.
   • The second exhibition features novel silvers designed by Jean Puiforcat, which are modern yet functional.

The text provides a snapshot of the activities and discussions within various guilds and committees of the Society of Arts and Crafts during March 1929.

The image is a page from the "Bulletin of The Society of Arts and Crafts," Volume 12, Number 1, dated January to March 1929. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Quote

The page starts with a quote by Charles J. Connick:

"Behold the treasure that has belonged for so long to the good people of France, the Middle Ages put into this airy painting, wrought of space and sunlight."
This quote refers to a beautiful picture book that offers solace by showing glimpses of eternity.

News and Notes

China Painters' Guild

• Meeting: Held at the Boston Public Library on February 26th.
• Resignation and Appointment: Mrs. Hicks resigned as Dean and was succeeded by Mr. Sidney T. Callowhill.
• Contributions: Mr. Callowhill significantly contributed to the development of the Guild and served as its Secretary.
• Future Plans: Mrs. Callowhill is interested in new projects and will organize an exhibition of modern Spanish effects in glass in the individual exhibition gallery starting March 28th.

Leather Workers’ Guild

• Event: Hosted at Mrs. Elinore Bang’s home on February 14th.
• Exhibition: Mrs. Bang displayed Danish craftwork collected during a recent trip.

Lecture on Writing

• Event: Held on March 7th by Miss Gertrude Whitings under the auspices of the Guild of Thread and Needle Workers at the Museum of Fine Arts.
• Content: The lecture focused on the "A Textile Hunter’s Trip Through Asia" and was followed by an exhibition of needlework and technical tools from the Metropolitan Museum.

Weavers’ Guild

• Meeting: Held on February 19th at 29 Fairfield Street.
• Discussion: Mr. Code talked about the rights, privileges, and limitations of group membership.
• Recommendation: Mr. Code recommended organizing a weavers’ guild within the Society to enhance representation and cooperation.

Guild of Thread and Needle Workers

• Meeting: Held on March 19th at 2 P.M. for a discussion on Scandinavian Crafts led by Mrs. Bang.

Harvard Society for Contemporary Art

• Formation: Under the leadership of Mr. Lincoln Kirstein, the society has been formed and opened a gallery in Harvard Square, Cambridge.
• Exhibitions:
  • The first exhibition showcased modern paintings and experimental decorative and utilitarian art.
  • The second exhibition, currently open, features silverwork by Jean Puiforcat, noted for its unique and sophisticated design.

This page provides updates on various guilds within the Society of Arts and Crafts, detailing meetings, exhibitions, and discussions held by each group.

The image is a page from the "Bulletin of The Society of Arts and Crafts," Volume 12, Number 1, dated January to March 1929. The page includes several news and notes about various guilds and activities within the society.

1. Middle Ages Painting:

   • The bulletin mentions a painting from the Middle Ages that depicts space and sunlight, and it refers to Charles J. Connick's writing about a beautiful picture book that shows glimpses of eternity.

2. China Painters' Guild:

   • At a meeting on February 26th, Mrs. Hicks resigned as Dean, and Mr. Sidney T. Callowhill was appointed as her replacement. Mrs. Hicks had been instrumental in developing the guild and had donated several pieces of her silver resist work. Mr. Callowhill, a member of the Salesroom Committee, will present an exhibition of modern Spanish effects in glass.

3. Leather Workers' Guild:

   • The guild was entertained at Mrs. Elinore Bang's home on February 14th, where Mrs. Bang displayed a collection of Danish craft work.

4. Guild of Thread and Needle Workers:

   • Miss Gertrude Whiting lectured on "A Textile Hunter's Trip Through Asia" on March 7th. The lecture was well-attended and had to be moved to a larger hall. The lecture was sponsored by the Metropolitan Museum and focused on Miss Whiting's travels and the textiles she encountered.

5. Weavers' Guild:

   • A meeting was held on February 14th at 29 Fairfield Street, where Mr. Code discussed the rights and privileges, as well as the limitations of group membership in the Society of Arts and Crafts. He highlighted the advantages of being represented by guilds within the Society and suggested organizing a Weavers' Guild. The Weavers' Guild of Boston was discussed as a potential model for cooperation.

6. Guild of Thread and Needle Workers Meeting:

   • A meeting was held on March 19th at the Museum of Fine Arts for a discussion on Scandinavian Crafts by Mrs. Bang.

7. Harvard Society for Contemporary Art:

   • Under the leadership of Mr. Lincoln Kirstein, the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art was incorporated and opened a gallery in the Harvard Cooperative Society building. The Executive Committee includes Mr. Kirstein, John Walker, 3rd, and Edward Warburg, among others. The first exhibition featured modern painters and a range of decorative and experimental textiles, glass, and pottery. The second exhibition displayed silver pieces designed by Jean Puiforcat, which were well-received by the public.

The image is a page from the Bulletin of The Society of Arts & Crafts, Volume 13, Number 1, covering the period from January to March 1929.

Key points from the page include:

1. Introduction:

   • A quote from the Middle Ages about the beauty of art and its eternal nature.
   • A reference to a picture book that was appreciated for its depiction of eternal life.

2. News and Notes:

   • China Painters' Guild:
     • Mrs. Hicks resigned as Dean, and Mr. Sidney T. Callowhill was appointed to take her place for the rest of the year.
     • Mrs. Hicks, who had been instrumental in developing the Guild, is credited with numerous contributions to the society and galleries.
     • Mr. Callowhill will hold an exhibition of modern Spanish effects in glass.
   • Leather Workers' Guild:
     • Entertained at Mrs. Elinore Bang's home, who exhibited Danish craft work.
   • Guild of Thread and Needle Workers:
     • Miss Gertrude Whiting lectured on "A Textile Hunter's Trip Through Asia."
     • The lecture was held at the Museum of Fine Arts and was well attended.
   • Weavers' Guild:
     • Mr. Code discussed the rights, privileges, and limitations of group membership in the Society of Arts & Crafts.
     • Suggested the formation of a weavers' guild and cooperation with the Weavers' Guild of Boston.
   • Harvard Society for Contemporary Art:
     • Incorporated and opened a gallery at Harvard Square, Cambridge.
     • The first exhibition featured a range of modern art from decorative to highly experimental pieces.
     • The second exhibition showcased Jean Puisfort's silver designs, including teapots, sugars, and creamers.

The page is detailed in providing updates on various guilds and their activities, as well as the establishment of a new art society at Harvard.

The image displays a page from the Bulletin of The Society of Arts & Crafts, Volume 13, Number 1, covering January to March 1929. The page contains several news items and notes related to various guilds and events within the Society.

1. Artistic Review:

   • The beginning of the article discusses how the Middle Ages were portrayed in paintings, emphasizing the use of space and sunlight.
   • It mentions a beautiful picture book, praising it for its depiction of French people and their life.

2. News and Guild Activities:

   • China Painters’ Guild:

     • Mrs. Hicks resigned as Dean, and Mr. Sidney T. Callowhill was appointed Dean for the remainder of the year. Mrs. Hicks was noted for her significant contributions to the Guild.
     • An exhibition of modern Spanish glass effects in individual galleries is scheduled for March 28th.

   • Leather Workers’ Guild:

     • Held a meeting at Mrs. Elinore Bang's home in Newtonville, where she exhibited a collection of Danish craftwork.

   • Guild of Thread and Needle Workers:

     • Miss Gertrude Whiting gave a lecture on textile hunting during her trip through Asia, which was well-attended and well-received.

   • Weavers’ Guild:

     • A meeting was held at 29 Fairfield Street, Boston, where Mr. Code discussed the rights, privileges, and limitations of group membership. He suggested ways for the Weavers' Guild to cooperate more effectively within the Society.

   • Harvard Society of Contemporary Art:

     • An exhibition was opened, showcasing modern painters and including textiles and pottery. The second exhibition focused on a novel silver designed by Jean Puiforcat.

3. Additional Note:

   • There is a mention of an event at the Museum of Fine Arts, likely related to Scandinavian crafts by Mrs. Bang.

The page also includes some general acknowledgments and highlights the activities and discussions within the Society of Arts & Crafts during that period.

The document is a bulletin from the Society of Arts and Crafts, dated January-March 1929, Vol. 12, No. 1. The main articles and announcements include: a description of a beautiful picture book that offers a glimpse of eternity, a report on the China Painters' Guild meeting where Mrs. Hicks resigned and Mr. Sidney T. Callowhill was appointed Dean, an exhibition of modern Spanish glass, a meeting of the Leather Workers' Guild, a lecture on textile crafts, a meeting of the Weavers' Guild discussing group membership, and the establishment of the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art with its first two exhibitions featuring modern painters and novel silver designs by Jean Puiforcat.

This image shows a scanned document or a reproduction of a page from the "Bulletin of The Society of Arts & Crafts" Vol. 7, No. 1 covering the months January through March, 1929. The bulletin header is prominent at the top, with a stylized design around the text. Below the header, a quote adds an artistic touch to the page:

"The Middle Ages put into this airy painting, wrought of space and sunlight, '—the most beautiful picture book that has ever delighted a people and consoled its life by showing in its pages a glimpse of eternity.'" - Charles J. Connick

The main content of the page contains several sections under "NEWS AND NOTES" with entries highlighting the activities, appointments, and events associated with The Society of Arts & Crafts. Discussions range from China Painters' meetings at the Boston Public Library, the appointment of Mrs. Hicks, to details about the Leather Workers' Guild, and lectures on textile arts and Scandinavian Crafts, among other topics.

The text is formatted in a clear, organized manner with proper use of paragraphs and headings, and the occasional typographic ornament (like '✧') separates some of the entries. The document appears to be type-written or typeset, reflecting the publishing standards of the time. The lower right-hand corner of the document is numbered [9], suggesting this is a page from a larger publication.

The image portrays a page from a publication titled "Bulletin of The Society of Arts & Crafts," specifically volume 13, number 1, dated January to March, 1929. The top portion features a quotation emphasizing the beauty of a particular painter's work and the impact of showing it in a book. Below the quote is a section titled "NEWS AND NOTES," which lists various updates and events related to different guilds and societies associated with arts and crafts.

1. The China Painters' Guild discussed a resignation and new appointments during a meeting held at the Boston Public Library.
2. The Leather Workers’ Guild hosted an event with a display of Danish craft work by Mrs. Elinor Bang of Newtonville.
3. Miss Gertrude Whiting lectured on Asian textile craft at the Museum of Fine Arts, after a mix-up in venue reservation.
4. A meeting of the Weavers' Guild included a talk by Mr. Code about the rights and privileges of guild members.
5. The Guild of Thread and Needle Workers arranged a meeting focusing on Scandinavian crafts.
6. The Harvard Society for Contemporary Art opened a gallery with exhibitions showcasing modern painters and experimental pieces.

The bulletin also mentions upcoming events, including exhibitions of Spanish crafts and contemporary art, and details the individuals involved in these initiatives.

The image shows an old printed bulletin titled "Bulletin of The Society of Arts & Crafts," dated January-March 1929, Volume 13, No. 1. The bulletin includes a quote from Charles J. Connick about the treasure belonging to the people of France in the form of a beautiful picture book. The main section is headed "News and Notes" and contains several paragraphs discussing recent events and meetings related to arts and crafts guilds.

Topics covered include:

• Resignation of Mrs. Hicks as Dean of the China Painters' Guild in Boston and appointment of Mr. Sidney T. Callowhill.
• An exhibition of modern Spanish glass effects.
• A meeting of the Leather Workers' Guild at Mrs. Elinore Bang's home showcasing Danish craftwork.
• A lecture by Miss Gertrude Whiting on "A Textile Hunter's Trip Through Asia."
• A meeting of the Weavers' Guild of Boston discussing group membership in the Society of Arts and Crafts.
• The Guild of Thread and Needle Workers' meeting about Scandinavian crafts.
• The opening of a gallery by the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art with details about the executive committee and exhibitions focusing on modern painters and novel silver designed by Jean Puisforcat.

The bulletin is printed on a piece of paper with two punched holes on the left side and some wear at the bottom left corner.

The image shows a page from the "Bulletin of The Society of Arts and Crafts", dated January 1929 (Vol. 12, No. 1). The page is titled "NEWS AND NOTES" and contains a series of brief articles and announcements related to various craft guilds, exhibitions, and events in the Boston area.

Key Details:

Header:

• Title: "Bulletin of The Society of Arts and Crafts"
• Volume and Issue: Vol. 12, No. 1
• Date: January 1929

Main Content:

The page is divided into several sections, each detailing different events, meetings, and activities related to craft organizations and their members. Here is a summary of the content:

1. China Painters' Guild

• Event: A meeting was held at the Boston Public Library on February 26th.
• Resignation: Mrs. Hicks resigned as Secretary of the Society.
• New Appointments:
  • Mrs. Hicks was appointed Dean for the remainder of the year.
  • Mr. Sidney T. Callowhill was appointed Dean.
• Mrs. Hicks' Role: She is largely responsible for the development of the Guild and has written both the Society's prospectus and the Secretary of the Society's guide. She has consigned interest in several new examples of her active work.
• Exhibition: Mr. Callowhill, an active member of the Guild, will hold an exhibition of modern Spanish effects in glass in the individual exhibition gallery beginning March 28th.

2. Leather Workers' Guild

• Event: The Guild was entertained at the home of Mrs. Elinore Bang of Newtonville on Thursday, February 14th.
• Exhibition: Mrs. Bang exhibited a collection of Danish craft work she had collected during her recent trip.

3. Guild of Thread and Needle Workers

• Lecture: On Thursday, March 7th, Miss Gertrude Whiting lectured under the auspices of the Guild at the Museum of Fine Arts.
• Topic: "A Textile Hunter’s Trip Through Asia."
• About Miss Whiting: She is the founder and first president of the Needle and Bobbin Club and the author of several technical works, including Recent Publication of Stitchery: Tools and Toys of Stitchery.
• Audience: An audience of over one hundred crowded the room, which had been assigned to the lecture hall at the last moment. The principal through some oversight on the part of Museum Officials, the hall was used for a talk on Chippendale furniture.

4. Weavers' Guild

• Meeting: Held on Thursday, February 14th, at 29 Fairfield Street, Boston.
• Speaker: Mr. Code gave an informal talk on the rights, privileges, and limitations of group membership in the Society of Arts and Crafts.
• Discussion: Mr. Code pointed out the advantages to craftsmen members of being strongly recommended within the Society and expressed his guilds’ orientation of a weavers’ guild within the Society. He suggested several ways in which the Weavers’ Guild of Boston might cooperate in effecting such an arrangement. The Weavers’ Guild is at present an independent organization holding a group membership in the Society, though many members of this Guild are also members of the Society.

5. Guild of Thread and Needle Workers

• Meeting: Held at the Museum of Fine Arts on Tuesday, March 19th, at 2 P.M., for a discussion on Scandinavian Crafts by Mrs. Bang.

6. Harvard Society for Contemporary Art

• Leadership: Under the energetic leadership of Mr. Lincoln Kirstein, founder of the Hound and Horn, a literary quarterly, the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art has been incorporated and has opened a gallery in the building of the Harvard Cooperative Society at Harvard Square, Cambridge.
• Executive Committee: Composed of Mr. Kirstein, John Walker, Miss Eleanor Ward Warburg, assisted by 3d and Ed- Steinson, Secretary. The trustees are John Nicholas Brown, Edward W. Forbes, Paul J. Sachs, Arthur Pope, Arthur Sachs, Philip Hofer, and Felix M. Warburg.
• Exhibition: The first exhibition ranged from the group of modern painters, showing a varied and highly representative to the decorative, including a small group of textiles, glass, and pottery.

7. Second Exhibition

• Exhibition Details: The second exhibition now open to the public is chiefly interesting on account of the novel silver designed by Jean Puiforcat, which is displayed accessibly but not too well against the dazzling background of windows facing south. The principal pieces shown are teapots, sugars, and creamers in a modified flask shape.

Visual Elements:

• The page has a clean, typed layout with clear headings and subheadings.
• The text is organized into paragraphs, each discussing a specific event or announcement.
• There are no images or illustrations on the page; it is purely textual.
• The page number "[9]" is visible at the bottom left corner.

Overall Context:

The bulletin serves as a record of craft-related activities, meetings, lectures, and exhibitions in the Boston area during early 1929. It highlights the involvement of various guilds, such as the China Painters' Guild, Leather Workers' Guild, Guild of Thread and Needle Workers, and Weavers' Guild, as well as the establishment of new institutions like the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art. The content reflects the vibrant craft and art community of the time, emphasizing collaboration, education, and exhibition opportunities.